Barco G50 User manual

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R5916680 /00 | 2023-05-09
CAUTION: It is important to read the installation instructions before connecting the equipment to the
mains power supply.
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Remote Control Unit RCU)
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5
2
13
11
17
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21
9
6
12
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16
18
20
1
3
4
8
10
1
Power On
2
Power Off (Standby)
3
Number keys 0-9
4
Source information
5
Projector ID setting
6
Auto sync input source
7
Select input source
8
Confirm menu selection
9
Menu na igation
10
Adjust brightness
11
Adjust contrast
12
Open OSD menu
13
Back to parent menu or exit menu
14
Preset color mode
15
Display test patterns
16
Adjust lens shift
17
Adjust focus
18
Adjust horizontal/ ertical keystone
19
Adjust image size
20
Shutter
21
User programmable hot key
Default USER 1 = Audio Mute on/off
Default USER 2 = Short cut Audio Volume
menu
Models G50-W6, G50-W7, G50-W8
Quick Start Guide
G50

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Control panel
ZOOM FOCUS
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3
4
8
9
7
6
5
2
1
Adjust lens position
2
Confirm the settings
3
Adjust the image focus
4
Menu na igation buttons
5
Adjust horizontal/ ertical keystone
6
Back to parent menu or exit menu
7
Enter OSD menu
8
Power On/Off
9
Adjust the image size
Input/Output ports
HDBaseT ETHERNETHDMI-2 IN HDMI-1 IN HDMI OUT
DISPLAY PORT
3D SYNC
IN
3D SYNC
OUT RS232
AUDIO Out
12V Out REMOTE USB
(5V/1.5A)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
1
DC 12V output
6
HDMI input port 1
10
3D sync output port
2
Wired remote input
7
HDMI output port
11
USB port type A
3
HDBaseT port
8
DisplayPort port
12
RS232 serial port
4
LAN connection (RJ45)
9
3D sync input port
13
Audio output port
5
HDMI input port 2
Installation requirements
Requirement Value
Operation temperature 5°C - 40°C (41°F - 104°F)
Humidity 10 - 85% RH non-condensing
Power 96 - 264 V, 50 - 60 Hz
Dimensions without lens 486 x 376 x 203 mm (W x L x H)
Weight without lens G50-W6: 11,0 kg; G50-W7: 11,8 kg; G50-W8: 13,0 kg
Air cleanliness
50 cm
(19,7”)
100 cm
(39.4”)
50 cm
(19,7”)
50 cm
(19,7”)
Clean office en ironment, free from hostile airborne particles which
may ha e harmful effects on the internal parts of the projector (e.g.,
airborne contaminants produced by smoke machines, excessi e dust).
The projector must be installed with free air space of 100 cm on the
front side (lens side) and 50 cm on all other sides of the projector.

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Installing the RCU batteries
1. Remo e the co er by sliding it in the direction indicated by the arrow.
2. Insert two new AAA batteries (obser e the polarity).
3. Reinstall the co er.
1 2 3
CAUTION: Replace batteries with the correct battery type. Use AAA size batteries. There is a risk of
explosion if the batteries are replaced with an incorrect type. Make sure the polarities match the +
and - marks, as depicted on the inside of the battery compartment. There is a risk of explosion if the
batteries are installed incorrectly. Use alkaline batteries for optimum range and life time.
Batteries are not included in the packaging. It is up to the user to purchase the correct batteries.
Installing the lens
1. Remo e the lens cap. Release the lens by turning it counterclockwise and pulling it outwards.
Warning: Lens cap should be remo ed before installing the lens. If not it will damage the projector.
2. Gently insert the lens in the lens holder. Ensure that the label “TOP”(reference T) is upwards oriented while
inserting the lens.
3. Rotate the lens clockwise to lock the lens.
1 2 3
T
CAUTION: Do not transport the projector with any lens installed.
How to power on the projector
1. Connect the projector with the power net as follows:
a) Ensure that the AC switch (reference 1) stands in the ‘0’(OFF) position.
b) Plug in the mains cord in the power input socket of the projector.
c) Connect the other side of the mains cord with the power net.
d) Power on the AC switch (reference 1) and wait until the POWER button on the control panel is solid
red.

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FOCUS
1
2. Turn on the projector by pressing the POWER ON button (reference 2) on the remote control or the
POWER ON/OFF button (reference 3) on the control panel.
The status LED will flash orange. The startup screen will display and the status LED will turn to solid green
(reference 4).
Note: The first time that the projector starts up you ha e to accept the EULA statements to
continue using the projector. Follow the instructions on the screen.
ZOOM
FOCUS
2 3 4
3. Turn on your source input. The projector detects the source you selected and displays the image.
Note: If you connect multiple input sources at the same time, press the Input key on the control
panel or on the remote control to switch inputs.
WARNING: Do not look directly into the lens when the projector is on. The strong light may cause
permanent eye damage.
How to power off the projector
1. Press the Power Off button (reference 2) on the remote control or the Power On/Off button (reference 3)
on the control panel.
A confirmation request will be prompted on the screen.
2. Press the same button again to confirm.
Note: If not confirmed after fi e seconds, the confirmation request will disappear and the projector
will remain on.
CAUTION: Don’t power on the projector again immediately after entering standby mode.
CAUTION: Don’t switch off or disconnect the projector from the power net until the cooling down
cycle is completed.

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LED diagnostics
1 2 3
1Light LED
2Status LED
3AV Mute LED
Message Light LED (1) Status LED (2) AV Mute LED (3)
Green Orange Red Green Orange Red Green Orange
Standby State
Power On
Warm up
Flashing
Power On &
Laser diode on
Steady Steady Steady
Power Off
Cooling down
Flashing
AV mute is off
Image displayed
Steady Steady Steady
AV mute is on
Image is black
Steady Steady
Projector
communication
Steady Flashing Steady
Firmware upgrade Flashing Flashing
Burn-in Flashing Flashing
Factory reset Steady Steady
Error
O er temperature
Steady
Error
Fan failure
Flashing
Error
Color Wheel failure
Flashing

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Connecting with a desktop computer or laptop
HDBaseT ETHERNET HDMI-2 IN HDMI-1 IN HDMI OUT DISPLAY PORT
3D SYNC
IN
3D SYNC
OUT RS232
AUDIO Out
12V Out REMOTEUS B
(5V/1.5A)
Desktop Laptop
MonitorCamcorder Speakers
1 3 4
2
5
6 7 8
13D Sync cable
23D Sync cable
3HDMI cable
4HDMI input cable
5DisplayPort cable
6USB cable
7RS232 cable
8Audio cable
Connecting to a video source
HDBaseT ETHERNET HDMI -2 IN HDMI-1 IN HDMI OUT DISPLAY PORT
3D SYNC
IN
3D SYNC
OUT RS232
AUDIO Out
12V Out REM OTEUSB
(5V/1.5A)
Component video output
equipment
DVD PlayerVideo cassette recorder
1 2
1HDMI cable
2HDMI cable